Convert compressed videos (MPEG) online for free
The converter easily converts your MPEG videos to various formats - free and online. No VLC media player or or other Video software needed.
The converter also works in reverse, so you can convert other "Compressed Media Container" formats to MPEG without using software like VLC media player or a similar tool.
The .MPEG file extension (or MPG) is a digital video format standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group. It typically uses MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression to store both audio and video data. Originally designed for distributing VHS-quality video on CDs (VCD) and later DVDs, it remains a heavily utilized legacy format for broadcasting and archival video.
You can open these files using universal media players like VLC media player, Apple QuickTime Player, or Microsoft Windows Media Player.
While highly compatible with older hardware, the .MPEG format is deeply outdated for modern web and mobile use. The compression algorithms are inefficient compared to modern standards, meaning files are significantly larger while delivering lower visual quality. Furthermore, many modern web browsers and mobile ecosystems do not natively support streaming raw .MPEG files without third-party plugins, making direct sharing a frustrating experience for recipients.
To resolve these playback and sizing issues, convert your file. For seamless web streaming and mobile playback, convert to MP4 (H.264/H.265). If you are publishing video to modern HTML5 web pages, WEBM is the ideal target. If you need to extract the audio track, convert to MP3 or WAV. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your MPEG file.
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If you want to convert MPEG file to , you can use VLC media player or similar software from the "Compressed Video Distribution" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert RMVB or TS files to MPEG, try VLC media player or another comparable tool in the "Compressed Video Distribution" category.
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our MPEG converter.